Raw carrots, cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, etc. make totally decent crudité, if vegetables are your jam. But cauliflower and broccoli should never be served raw. No amount of dip will mask the taste of "tree."

This one isn't your fault: The restaurants started it. No one wants to start the night feeling confused by the juxtaposition of chewy raw meat and a crunchy cone. Also, after more than an hour on the table these become a legitimate food safety hazard.